Breastfeeding Friendly Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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Breastfeeding Friendly Zucchini Mango-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Bright, tropical, and genuinely crave-worthy, these skewers bring together juicy shrimp, sweet mango, and tender zucchini in a way that feels like a vacation on a plate. The marinade is built from fresh mango blended with lime juice, coconut aminos, ginger, and turmeric — whole-food ingredients that are as nourishing as they are flavorful. Shrimp is a fantastic source of lean protein and iodine, both of which matter a lot when you're nursing, and this recipe makes it the undeniable star. Coconut aminos keep things soy-free and low in sodium without sacrificing that savory depth, so you're not missing anything. The reserved marinade gets brushed on as a finishing glaze right at the end of grilling, giving every skewer a gorgeous, slightly caramelized coating that looks as impressive as it tastes. A handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the table tie the whole thing together beautifully. It's the kind of colorful, feel-good dinner that comes together without a lot of fuss and leaves you genuinely satisfied.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade and shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
1 cup fresh mango, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp fine sea salt

For the skewers

½ cup fresh mango, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut into ¾-inch rounds
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
2
Combine the 1 cup chopped mango, lime juice, lime zest, coconut aminos, 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and sea salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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